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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
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English Language Learners (ELLs) represent a significant population in schools
today. As such, it is important to use strategies that can assist student
learning in any content area. In terms of physical education, it is in a unique
position as it has characteristics supportive of ELLs with conditions similar to
those in which children acquire their first language (Clancy, M. & Hruska, B.,
2005). These characteristics include:
* A large amount of interactions with other students.
* A low-stress environment for language performance.
* Opportunities to demonstrate language comprehension through physical
expression.
* Physical involvement with language.
* Success can be independent of language performance.
* The use of multiple mediums to present information.
our other webpages for Classroom Teachers
* Class Management: Our main page on class management. We also have Tools for
Assessing Behavior and Techniques for Forming Groups.
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* Domains of Learning: Example verbs and learning objectives for a variety of
learning domain taxonomies.
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* Examples of How to Make Learning Active: Examples of combining other content
areas with physical activity.
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* Games and Activities: Compilation of websites that provide resources on
physical education activities.
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* Icebreakers and Teambuilding Videos: Name games, icebreakers, teambuilding,
and conflict resolution activities. Directions are also available via PDF.
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* Importance of Recess, Play, and Active Classrooms: Guidelines and resources
for recess, play, and active classrooms.
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* Stress Management Techniques: Information and resources on easy stress
management techniques for students.
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IMPACTFUL VIDEOS
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The Danger of a Single Story: "Novelist Chimamanda Adichie ... warns that if we
hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical
misunderstanding." In addition to our biases and misunderstandings, it is also
important to recognize how we can send hidden messages to our students by the
content we select, what and who we use as examples, language we use or don't
use, etc.
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A Class Divided: "The day after Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed, Jane
Elliott, a teacher in a small, all-white Iowa town, divided her third-grade
class into blue-eyed and brown-eyed groups and gave them a daring lesson in
discrimination. This is the story of that lesson, its lasting impact on the
children, and its enduring power 30 years later (original clips along with
supplemental resources). "
SPECIALLY DESIGNED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH (SDAIE)
* Bridging: Establish a link between the students prior knowledge and the
material (ie. think-pair-share, quick-writes, and anticipatory charts).
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* Contextualization: Familiarize unknown concepts through direct experience
(ie. demonstrations, media, manipulatives, repetition, and local
opportunities).
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* Metacognitive Development: Provide students with skills and vocabulary to
talk about their learning (ie. self assessments, note taking and studying
techniques, and vocabulary assignments).
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* Modeling: Speak slowly and clearly, model the language you want students to
use, and provide samples of student work.
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* Schema-Building: Help students see the relationships between various concepts
(ie. compare and contrast, jigsaw learning, peer teaching, and projects).
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* Text Representation: Invite students to extend understandings of text and
apply them in a new way (ie. student created drawings, videos, and games).
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* Additional Resources (PDFs): Resource 1 and Resource 2.
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ASSIGNMENTS, ASSESSMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES
* Assign quick writes, word sorts, and journal entries.
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* Avoid testing exclusively in English since students may not be able to
demonstrate their learning in a second language.
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* Create handouts in multiple languages using Google Translate and/or other ELL
students in your classes.
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* Have students create new games. Introduce vocabulary in a fun way such as a
Word Search or Crossword.
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* Provide sentence frames where appropriate.
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* Use cooperative learning strategies such as jigsaw learning and peer
observations.
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* Use learning stations that reinforce previously taught concepts and skills.
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* Use newspapers, magazines, and web sites in assignments (utilize your
librarians).
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* Use task cards with written and visual information.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES
* Create and display word walls (displays of high-frequency words for a unit,
arranged alphabetically).
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* Create print-rich environments using bulletin boards, posters, dry erase
boards, asphalt paint, etc. See this collection of tweets for examples.
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* Use visual displays, (portable) white boards, and videos when giving
instructions.
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GENERAL STRATEGIES
* Allow students to use their native language when needed. A review of
literature shows that supporting ELL students' use of their native language
helps them comprehend and learn English.
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* As with all your students, set high expectations.
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* Assess and utilize the background knowledge of your students; use bilingual
students as helpers.
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* Embed multicultural education throughout the curriculum, as opposed to a
"Heroes and Holidays" approach where other cultures are only mentioned on
"special" days.
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* Know who your ELL students are and their proficiency in English. This can be
obtained from the ESOL/bilingual teacher, guidance counselor, social worker,
or administration. You can also informally identify ELLs by watching for
students who wait on others to move first and then copy what they are doing.
It is important to note that their proficiency in listening, reading,
speaking, and writing will vary within each student.
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* Learn to pronounce student names correctly to help develop rapport. If you
are not sure, ask.
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* Utilize classroom routines and play music whenever possible.
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* Utilize structured note-taking formats (ie. graphic organizers) and teach
viewing comprehension strategies.
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* Utilize technology such as class websites, blogs, and videos.
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
* Avoid expressions or sayings that are only common in the United States.
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* Slow down your speech; use shorter sentences, present tense, synonyms,
examples, gestures, and demonstrations.
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* Use as many mediums as possible to convey information: oral, written, videos,
teacher demonstration, student demonstration, etc.
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* Use bilingual handouts and cues.
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* Use metaphors and imagery for cues.
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* Use the "total physical response" method.
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* Use think-alouds and think-pair-shares when asking questions, and don't
forget to give students enough time to process the question.
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TEACHING CONTENT USING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Below is a collection of active Reading and Writing tasks from Twitter. Check
our Cross Disciplinary Activities page for more examples from other content
areas and see our page dedicated to recess for Brain Break resources.
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Reading and Writing - Curated tweets by supportREALtchr
Teaching ELL Students in Physical Education (Interview)
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Additional Resources
ELL Terminology
* Common ELL Terms and Definitions
* Developing Programs for ELLs: Glossary
* ELL Glossary
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Graphic Organizers
* Education Place
* ReadThinkWrite
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Articles
* 12 Ways to Support ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom
* ChatGPT Will Make Different Lexile Level Versions of the Same Text
* Do’s & Don’ts Of Working With An Aide In An ELL Classroom
* PE Teachers Working with ELL's (podcast)
* Proper English in #PhysEd
* Supporting Intermediate English Learners in Every Subject
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Websites
* Culturally Responsive Teaching Homepage (Edutopia)
* ELL Strategies & Best Practices (Colorin Colorado)
* English Language Learners Homepage ( Edutopia)
* My Best of Series (Larry Ferlazzo)
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RESOURCES USED FOR THIS PAGE
* Developing Language Objectives for English Language Learners in Physical
Education Lessons. Clancy, M. & Hruska, B. (2005).
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* Effective Instruction for English-Language Learners. Protheroe, N. (2011).
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* English Language Learners: A Policy Research Brief produced by the National
Council of Teachers of English. NCTE. (2008).
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* Enhancing Content Literacy in Physical Education. Buell, C., & Whittaker, A.
(2001).
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* Instructional Models and Strategies for Teaching English Language
Learners. Center on Instruction. Moughamian et al. (2009).
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* Teaching Secondary Physical Education to ESL Students. Glakas, B. A. (1993).
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INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
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* Most Important Job in America
* SPARTAN Races
* Other Projects
* Importance of Physical Education
* Quality Physical Education
* Advocacy Resources for Physical Education
* "No Excuses!" Documentary
* Importance of Recess, Play, and Active Classrooms
* Physical Education Pedagogy >
* General Strategies
* Adapted Physical Education
* English Language Learners
* Cross Disciplinary Examples
* Facilitating Discussions and Debriefs
* Miscellaneous Articles and Videos
* Physical Education Pedagogy Continued >
* Social and Emotional Learning
* Social Justice and Diversity
* Growth Mindset and Multiple Intelligences
* Engaging Families
* Advice for New Teachers
* Assessment >
* Assessment in Physical Education
* Rubrics for Assessment
* Grading in Physical Education
* Fitnessgram Guidelines and Resources
* Class Management >
* Class Management Overview
* Tools for Assessing Behavior
* Techniques for Forming Groups
* Planning >
* Planning Physical Education Units
* Domains of Learning
* Teaching Styles in Physical Education
* Instructional Models in Physical Education
* Physical Education >
* Activities and Lessons
* Physical Education Related Organizations
* Physical Education DIY and Hacks
* National Observances Related to Physical Education
* Safety Related Resources
* Fitness >
* Activity Promotion and Adherence
* Creative Fitness Activities
* Stress Management Techniques
* Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Resources
* Instructional Videos >
* Icebreakers, Teambuilding, and Conflict Resolution Videos
* Instructional Dance Videos
* Dance Resources
* Professional Development >
* Information and Resources for Professional Development
* Social Media Resources
* Teaching Evaluation Forms
* Technology >
* Technology in Physical Education
* Online Resources
* Mobile Apps
* Projector Uses in Physical Education
* AI Uses in Physical Education
* 360 Degrees, AR, and VR >
* 360 Degree Photos/Videos in Physical Education
* Augmented Reality in Physical Education
* Virtual Reality in Physical Education
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